Sekondi-Takoradi Chocolate Village Private Shore Excursion
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
See how cocoa is cultivated for chocolate at a farm in the forested countryside and join in the process if you wish. After meeting the village leaders, you will head to a small family-operated farm for an eye-opening look at how cocoa is produced and its enormous impact on the local economy. Ghana is the world’s second-largest cocoa exporter and demand remains high, although there are challenges to growing it as you will discover while conversing with the farmers. You will see how the trees are pruned and the cocoa harvested and dried, all vital steps that you will be welcome to participate in. You will also learn about the history of cocoa, which was introduced to Ghana in the mid-19th century. Back in Takoradi, you will Enjoy a panoramic tour of the Sekondi – Takoradi to learn about the importance of cocoa to the local economy.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour guiding services
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not
- Tips or Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
Itinerary
Depart for a typical cocoa farming village
Drive past Monkey Hill and adjoining wetlands. Unique virgin forest inhabited by monkeys and birds in the centre of the metropolis and the story of the monkey. Drive through Sekondi European Town. See the old colonial buildings, High Court, Commercial and Residential buildings. Drive past Fort Orange. You guide will give the story of the Fort and the old Railway Station.
Arrive in the Cocoa Farming village and visit a small cocoa farm to see how cocoa is produced and its enormous impact on the local economy. Embark on a brief walking tour of the village to experience village life in Ghana.
Depart for Sekondi-Takoradi. Drive pass the Essipong Sports Stadium.
Drive back to the Takoradi Port
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Look out for your tour guide in our company branded shirt
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Hausa Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Ghana, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 33% above the median of the 28 experiences we list in Ghana, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
